If the guide for the costume states that the LMO must approve it, the GML must post the pictures/reference to the relevant section of the GML forum at 501st.com for review prior to approving the costume.

If the guide for the costume states that the LMO must approve it, the GML must post the pictures/reference to the relevant section of the GML forum at 501st.com for review prior to approving the costume.

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The GML should exercise his/her best judgement as to whether the costume is ready for LMO review. The GML may request changes prior to the costume submission. If the applicant disagrees with the GML's assessment, the applicant may request that the costume be escalated to the LMO as-is.

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''The GML should exercise his/her best judgement as to whether the costume is ready for LMO review. The GML may request changes prior to the costume submission. If the applicant disagrees with the GML's assessment, the applicant may request that the costume be escalated to the LMO as-is. ''

Many of the Expanded Universe characters fall into LMO approval.

Many of the Expanded Universe characters fall into LMO approval.

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All new to the Legion characters are reviewed by the LMO/Costume Advisory team prior to approval.

All new to the Legion characters are reviewed by the LMO/Costume Advisory team prior to approval.

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The GML should exercise his/her best judgement as to whether the costume is ready for LMO review. The GML may request changes prior to the costume submission. If the applicant disagrees with the GML's assessment, the applicant may request that the costume be escalated to the LMO as-is.

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''The GML should exercise his/her best judgement as to whether the costume is ready for LMO review. The GML may request changes prior to the costume submission. If the applicant disagrees with the GML's assessment, the applicant may request that the costume be escalated to the LMO as-is.''

New to the Legion costumers who are approved are encouraged to work with their Detachment Leader to establish a Visual Guide for their costumes.

New to the Legion costumers who are approved are encouraged to work with their Detachment Leader to establish a Visual Guide for their costumes.

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Contents

Costuming Review

All costume submissions should go to the member/applicant's local GML. The submission should include full body front, back and side photos, and be accompanied by any relevant reference material / documentation.

The GML will then follow the appropriate path below, based on the costume being reviewed.

Characters with a Visual Guide Entry

If an approved Visual Guide exists for the submitted costume, it stands as the official reference for 501st review / approval, and may be used as the approval standards.

Be aware that the visual guide for a given costume may contain notes and requirements unique to the specific character: Body suits, prosthetics, contact lenses, etc...

Many CRLs contain optional levels of costuming excellence, denoted in blue and red. For 501st approval, only the minimum requirements (black) must be met.

Each guide is labeled with an approval message, stating whether the GML may approve the costume or if it requires LMO review.

Work in Progress

If the CRL is marked as a work in progress, be aware that content may be missing or incomplete.

If a work in progress CRL is flagged for GML approval, he/she should compare the costume against available visual reference and make a judgement call on the overall costume, seeking assistance from the Costume Advisory Team and LMO as needed. The applicant should be asked to provide the reference materials used when creating the costume.

GML Approval

If the guide for the costume states that the GML may approve the costume, he/she will compare the project against that guide and either approve the costume or defer it if revisions are required. If the GML has any questions or concerns, he/she can bring the costume to the Costume Advisory Team for assistance.

LMO Approval

If the guide for the costume states that the LMO must approve it, the GML must post the pictures/reference to the relevant section of the GML forum at 501st.com for review prior to approving the costume.

The GML should exercise his/her best judgement as to whether the costume is ready for LMO review. The GML may request changes prior to the costume submission. If the applicant disagrees with the GML's assessment, the applicant may request that the costume be escalated to the LMO as-is.

Many of the Expanded Universe characters fall into LMO approval.

New to the Legion Character

New to the Legion is any character (canon or expanded universe) that meets the requirements in the character approval statement but meets the following conditions:

Has less than 4 approved costumes of that type in the Legion

Does not have an approved CRL / Visual Guide.

All new to the Legion characters are reviewed by the LMO/Costume Advisory team prior to approval.

The GML should exercise his/her best judgement as to whether the costume is ready for LMO review. The GML may request changes prior to the costume submission. If the applicant disagrees with the GML's assessment, the applicant may request that the costume be escalated to the LMO as-is.

New to the Legion costumers who are approved are encouraged to work with their Detachment Leader to establish a Visual Guide for their costumes.

Once the character type in question has an approved CRL and four approved costumes it will move to GML approval (with the exception of EU, as noted above).

Additional Notes

The goal of the Legion Membership Officers is to provide a structure for the GMLs to work in that will allow them to make informed decisions about costume approvals that are consistent across the club. We want GMLs to be empowered to make the right choices for their garrison without imposing unnecessary delays.

We strongly encourage GMLs to utilize the Costume Advisory Team sections of the GML forum if there is any question on the status of a costume. It's much better to ask first than regret a decision later! No one person can be expert in every costume type, so please take advantage of the team that has been assembled.